Lake Fork Reservoir | 1-Day Kayak Fishing Tournament

“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:17

Purpose:

To point outdoorsmen to the cross by introducing local anglers, businesses, and churches to the North Texas region of Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries.

Date:  

Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 5:00 am until 1:00 pm. at Lake Fork Marina (275 County Road 1558, Alba, TX 75410).

Guest Speaker at 11:30 am.

Registration: Available online and in person.

Cost: Participants (18 yrs. +) – $25.00 cash to be collected at the check-in table, plus a $3.00 cash launch fee paid at the marina. |  Participants (under 18 yrs.) – Free. | **Optional:  $10.00 cash for Big Bass Entry Fee (collected at check-in).

Age Limitations/Restrictions:

No age restriction. Youth participants are highly encouraged but must attend the event with a parent or guardian. Please observe water safety regulations. All participants must wear a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) while in their kayak.

Fishing:

Join the North Texas chapter of Blast & Cast Men’s Ministries for a morning of Kayak Fishing at Lake Fork Marina. This event is designed to bring local anglers together for a fun day of fishing and authentic Christian fellowship. Please invite family members, friends, and co-workers to join you.  We will enjoy a free lunch and an encouraging message from our guest speaker at 11:30 am. The event will close out at 12:00 pm with tournament awards and door prizes.

– GRAND PRIZE –

Frontier 12 Kayak

Sponsored By:

Meals:

Please bring your favorite snacks and drinks to enjoy while on the water. A free lunch will be provided at 11:30 am.

Rules:

1. No perfect people allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.
2. No Drunkeness.
3. Please be mindful of your language when youth participants are around.
4. Have a good time.
5. Meet new friends!

What to bring: 

• Kayak
• Personal Floatation Device – (PFD) is required and must be worn in the Kayak.
• Valid Texas freshwater fishing license
• Everyone should bring their own fishing tackle and gear for the Fishing Tournament. Please don’t expect volunteers to lend out their gear or tackle.
• Measuring Board (clearly marked).
• Camera or Cell Phone for submitting fish pictures at the end of the event.
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
• Drinks and Snacks (optional).
• A willing attitude that’s eager to help make it work and have a good time – remember, everyone there is a volunteer, so set your expectations as though you hanging out with a group of friends.

Suggested tackle: 

This is a “Catch and Release” Kayak Fishing Tournament. We will practice CPR (Catch, Photo, Release) for this event. Each angler should bring their own fishing gear. Appropriate rods are medium-light to medium action, 6-7ft long, either spinning or bait-casting. 12lb test monofilament or 20-30lb test braided line is sufficient. We recommend putting fresh lines on reels if you haven’t done so in the last few months.

Event Organizers:

TJ Owens: Email: [email protected] / (817) 992-8764

Andrew Green: Email: [email protected] / (817) 395-2233

Charlie Bradford: Email: [email protected] / (903) 474-7694

Schedule:

Resources:

Please CLICK HERE to download a flyer.